North Andover High School - Knight Yearbook (North Andover, MA)

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Dedication From the Senior Class of 1954 go our deepest thanks to Mr. George F. Lee, teacher of biology and coach at John¬ son High School, for his patience and understanding at all times. THE GOBBLER staff of 1954 takes this opportunity to wish him continued success and happiness in his work ahead.

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CLASS SONG (Tune of Auld Lang Syne) Oh Johnson High the time has come, The years have swiftly flown, With tears in heart we now depart, As we go on alone. Our teachers who have guided us, And set us on our way, We’ll strive to make you proud of us, Through all the coming days. Through these bare halls we wander now, Without a thought in view. The memories we take with us, Shall always be of you. And so dear Johnson now we part, With sadness and a tear. But evermore we shall remain, The last class passing here. Words by Nellie Mosehello and Lois Ilaigh

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ALVAH G. HAYES Headmaster MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1954: You have witnessed the end of an era, — the closing of Johnson as a high school. For eighty-eight years it has served our community well. It is a name which will disappear from our future records, but will remain in our hearts as a name of which we will always remain proud. Johnson is a name which has become well known in our colleges and respected on the playing fields. I am sure that you are happy to have been a part of it and I am cer¬ tain that you will say many times in future years, “I was in the last class that graduated from Johnson High School And you will say it with a feeling of pride. As you leave Johnson, I would like to offer some advice. Don ' t think that your education is at an end. It should never end. Many of you have made your plans for your life work. If you have thought these plans out seriously, stick to them with determination. The way may not be easy but the rewards will be worthy of the effort. Some of you have not as yet made your plans. If you are in this group, remember that it is no t too late, but immediate consideration is necessary. We have tried to offer you guidance and advice but you must make the decisions. It is your future. What will you be doing ten years from now ? No one knows, but this much is certain. What you have done in the past and what you do during the next four or five years will shape your life for the following forty years. Isn’t this worthy of your serious thought? To all of you may I suggest that you make use of the teachings we have offered you? Be good citizens of your community; be tolerant of the rights and beliefs of others; exercise your privilege of voting; be wise consumers; maintain respect for the laws of our community, state and nation; have faith in the American way of life and, above all, have reverence for your respective churches. If you will remember these teachings, Johnson will always be as proud of you as you are of it. With this parting thought, then, 1 extend to all of you my most sincere wishes for your future happiness and success. -fHv l -fjcUjeS